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Which sector has the best placement record during IIM Ahmedabad's PGP FABM placements?

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The sector-wise offers accepted during IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM placements 2023 is presented below:

Sectors	PGP FABM Offers Received (2023)
Agri Inputs	19
Food Processing	9
Consulting	7
FMCG	4
BFSI	1
Food Production	1
IT	1
International Trade	1
Logistics	1
EdTech	1
Pharma & Healthcare	1

Further, the sector-wise salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM placements 2023 is presented below:

Sectors	PGP FABM Highest Package (2023)	PGP FABM Average Package (2023)	PGP FABM Median Package (2023)
Agri Inputs	INR 24.21 LPA	INR 20.31 LPA	INR 20 LPA
BFSI	INR 30 LPA	INR 30 LPA	INR 30 LPA
Consulting	INR 21.37 LPA	INR 19.08 LPA	INR 18.16 LPA
FMCG	INR 33.39 LPA	INR 23.74 LPA	INR 20.96 LPA
Food Processing	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 18.69 LPA	INR 18 LPA
Food Production	INR 15.48 LPA	INR 15.48 LPA	INR 15.48 LPA
IT	INR 16 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 16 LPA
International Trade	INR 19.96 LPA	INR 19.96 LPA	INR 19.96 LPA
Logistics	INR 22.25 LPA	INR 22.25 LPA	INR 22.25 LPA
Others (EdTech)	INR 18 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 18 LPA
Pharma & Healthcare	INR 21 LPA	INR 21 LPA	INR 21 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

The sector-wise offers accepted during IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM placements 2023 is presented below:<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th width="239">Sectors</th><th width="232">PGP FABM Offers Received (2023)</th></tr><tr><td width="239">Agri Inputs</td><td width="232">19</td></tr><tr><td width="239">Food Processing</td><td width="232">9</td></tr><tr><td width="239">Consulting</td><td width="232">7</td></tr><tr><td width="239">FMCG</td><td width="232">4</td></tr><tr><td width="239">BFSI</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">Food Production</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">IT</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">International Trade</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">Logistics</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">EdTech</td><td width="232">1</td></tr><tr><td width="239">Pharma & Healthcare</td><td width="232">1</td></tr></tbody></table>Further, the sector-wise salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM placements 2023 is presented below:<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th width="127">Sectors</th><th width="115">PGP FABM Highest Package (2023)</th><th width="115">PGP FABM Average Package (2023)</th><th width="115">PGP FABM Median Package (2023)</th></tr><tr><td width="127">Agri Inputs</td><td width="115">INR 24.21 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 20.31 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 20 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">BFSI</td><td width="115">INR 30 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 30 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 30 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Consulting</td><td width="115">INR 21.37 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 19.08 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 18.16 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">FMCG</td><td width="115">INR 33.39 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 23.74 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 20.96 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Food Processing</td><td width="115">INR 21.04 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 18.69 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 18 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Food Production</td><td width="115">INR 15.48 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 15.48 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 15.48 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">IT</td><td width="115">INR 16 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 16 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 16 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">International Trade</td><td width="115">INR 19.96 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 19.96 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 19.96 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Logistics</td><td width="115">INR 22.25 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 22.25 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 22.25 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Others (EdTech)</td><td width="115">INR 18 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 18 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 18 LPA</td></tr><tr><td width="127">Pharma & Healthcare</td><td width="115">INR 21 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 21 LPA</td><td width="115">INR 21 LPA</td></tr></tbody></table>Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

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1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

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1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master's degree in management (equivalent to MBA).
Duration: 2 years, full‑time residential.
Admission Test: CAT (Common Admission Test) for Indian candidates.
Then shortlisting → Written Ability Test (WAT) → Personal Interview (PI).

Application Procedure

Register and apply online on the official IIM Ahmedabad admissions portal during the application window (starts after CAT results).
Pay the application fee online (fee and exact dates are announced each year on the IIMA site).
Submit CAT score and academic records.
Shortlisted candidates go through WAT & PI.
Final offers are based on CAT score + academics + WAT & PI performance.

Fee Structure
Total programme fee (tuition + academic charges) is about ₹25 – ₹30 lakhs for the entire 2‑year MBA (paid semester‑wise). Personal costs (hostel/mess, laptop, travel etc.) are extra.

2. MBA – Food and Agri‑business Management (PGP‑FABM)

This is a specialised two‑year MBA programme focused on food, agriculture, and related value chains — not hotel management but useful if you want to work in food services, food supply chains, procurement, or hospitality operations where food business strategy is important.

Eligibility & Admission

Must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
CAT score is used for shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Fee Structure
The total fee for the PGP‑FABM programme is around ₹27 – ₹28 lakh for the two‑year duration (includes tuition; other personal and living expenses are extra).

Application Process

Fill the online application on the IIMA admissions portal.
Enter your CAT score and details.
If shortlisted, attend AWT & PI.
Final selection is based on CAT, AWT/PI, academics, and application rating.

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What is the selection process for IIM Ahmedabad?

Manashjyoti Srivastava

IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:

Courses	Selection Criteria
PGP	CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
PGP-FABM	CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
e-PGP	CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI)
MBA-PGPX	Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round

When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Mani Khanna

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Are CAT dates out for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Mani Khanna

To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. The exam is usually conducted in November.

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call.

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